Uh Oh!

Uh Oh! was Originally Posted on December 14, 2013 by lavarock

I am not sure if it is the vog (volcanic smog), a respiratory infection or a combination of both, but I have had problems lately. I can go outside and not do much before I can’t breathe. Unlike regular smog, vog isn’t as obvious, but just as bad. In my 13 years here as a resident and 7 years before that, vog has not bothered me.

I finally called Kaiser today, for an appointment, and they were closed so I will call to make an appointment on Monday.

When I can’t breathe or have that burning in the chest and throat, I drink cold soda water, which helps.

On top of that, I forgot to take my high blood pressure medicine today. I usually take all the pills in the morning and one extra pill at night. When I realized the issue tonight, I took out the one evening pill and took the rest. seconds later I realized a BIG problem. The morning pills I take include a “water pill”. Because of all the fluids I drank today I have a feeling I may be up all night.